S7-1500 Multi-Machine Coordinated Control Tutorial

S7-1500 Multi-Machine Coordinated Control Tutorial

Hello everyone, I am Liu Lu. Today we will discuss the multi-machine coordinated control of S7-1500 PLCs. This technology allows multiple PLCs to work together, just like a group of friends working together to complete a big project. Whether you want to enhance your factory’s automation level or want to explore advanced techniques, this technology … Read more

Selected Technical Articles on CANopen Bus

Selected Technical Articles on CANopen Bus

Author’s Note To make it easier for everyone to find technical articles related to the CANopen bus, we have specially compiled a collection of selected technical articles on CANopen published on the ‘Industrial Communication’ public account. We welcome everyone to check them out, and if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to … Read more

10 Common Industrial Communication Protocols: Features and Applications

10 Common Industrial Communication Protocols: Features and Applications

‖ System Learning Life is like a marathon; sometimes pausing to relax helps you go further. Common Industrial Communication Protocols 1. Modbus Communication Protocol Features: Open standard, does not rely on specific manufacturers, can use RS232, RS485, or TCP/IP. Simple and easy to implement. Application Scenarios: Widely used in various industrial applications, such as PLCs, … Read more

Improving RS-485 Bus Immunity to EFT Interference

Improving RS-485 Bus Immunity to EFT Interference

Introduction The RS-485 bus is widely used in industrial communication, but harsh industrial environments can lead to external interference, such as Electrical Fast Transients (EFT), which affect its stability. This article explores how to test and mitigate the interference of EFT on the RS-485 bus. Sources of Pulse Group Interference In industrial control environments, disturbances … Read more

How EtherCAT Solidified Its Position in Control Communication Protocols

How EtherCAT Solidified Its Position in Control Communication Protocols

Abstract In the wave of bus-type alternatives, major automation manufacturers have launched their own bus-type motion control products. Among the various types of bus communications, EtherCAT stands out remarkably. According to MIR Rui Industry statistics, as of 2021, the market size of bus-type motion controllers in China exceeded 6 billion, accounting for more than 70% … Read more

Differences Between PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and Ethernet

Differences Between PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and Ethernet

Ethernet (Ethernet) is a well-known type of network, created by Xerox and jointly developed by Xerox, Intel, and DEC as a baseband LAN specification. It is the most widely used communication protocol standard for existing local area networks, including standard Ethernet (10Mbit/s), Fast Ethernet (100Mbit/s), and 10G (10Gbit/s) Ethernet. PROFIBUS is an international, open, and … Read more

Profibus DP Communication Master-Slave Setup

Profibus DP Communication Master-Slave Setup

1. Basic Properties of PROFIBUS PROFIBUS specifies the technical and functional characteristics of the serial fieldbus system. Through this system, distributed, digital field programmable controllers can be networked from the lower level (sensor, actuator level) to the middle level (unit level). PROFIBUS is divided into master and slave stations. > Master Station The master station … Read more

Profibus PA: The Communication Expert in Industrial Field

Profibus PA: The Communication Expert in Industrial Field

Profibus PA (Process Automation Bus) is one of the most important field communication protocols in the process industry. It is designed for complex industrial environments and provides stable and efficient data transmission under harsh production conditions. This article will delve into the key features and application value of Profibus PA, helping readers gain a comprehensive … Read more

PROFIBUS: The King of Industrial Communication Networks

PROFIBUS: The King of Industrial Communication Networks

PROFIBUS (Process Field Bus) is the iconic protocol in the field of industrial fieldbus communication, fundamentally changing the way communication occurs in traditional industrial environments. This article will delve into this important industrial communication technology, helping readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the working principles and practical applications of PROFIBUS. The Past and Present of … Read more

Profibus DP vs. Profibus PA: Key Differences Explained

Profibus DP vs. Profibus PA: Key Differences Explained

In the last issue, we mainly introduced the definition of Profibus DP, the core content of its three different versions, and the differences in their applications. This time, we will share the differences between Profibus DP and Profibus PA. Three Types There are three compatible versions of Profibus: Profibus-DP Profibus-PA Profibus-FMS Of course, in an … Read more